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Sporting group gets state cash boost
MALLEE Sports Assembly is set to receive $420,000 via the latest round of the Victorian State Government’s Together More Active program. The funding was announced…
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New role to help organ donations
ORGAN donation integration service DonateLife have announced the launch of a new, Australia first role, created to benefit regional communities in Victoria. The regional engagement…
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Bring on the safety upgrades
PLANNED traffic lights at the notorious Deakin Avenue and Sixteenth Street intersection cannot come fast enough after the black spot hazard was the scene of…
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Christie Centre welcomes new boss
DISABILITY service provider The Christie Centre has announced a new executive officer. The NDIS-registered not-for-profit seeks to supports people with disabilities and help them live…
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Trees facing the chop
MILDURA Rural City Council will take on the city’s plane tree damage conundrum one tree at a time. Rather than throwing a blanket decision across…
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Shire loses a man of passion
WENTWORTH Shire Council has announced “with great sadness” the death of former mayor and sitting councillor Tim Elstone. Acting Mayor Cr Peter Crisp issued a…
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Get ready for a warm winter wonderland
IS ice skating in the desert on your bucket list? Well, you can tick that off during the upcoming school holidays. Or perhaps your kid…
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Research exposes umpire abuse
NEW research from the University of South Australia has revealed a disturbing trend of regular abuse directed at Australian rules football umpires. Nearly half of…
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Kitchen safety warning part of burns month
DURING National Burns Awareness month authorities are warning that kitchen-related fires are on the increase with more than 900 recorded across Victoria in less than…
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Veteran celebrates centenary
WORLD War II veteran John Forbes celebrated his 100th birthday on Monday while surrounded by family and friends in Robinvale. Known to his friends as…
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Trout fishing during school holidays
THE Victorian Government is aiming to give children of Sunraysia a reason to put down their devices and go trout fishing these school holidays. Lakes…
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Top four teams set
TWO thirds of the way through the regular MFNL season and the top four teams appear set. Undefeated Cardross will be minor premiers with Werrimull,…